No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.
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Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Lois & June is comprised of local sister duo Sujata, on banjo and fiddle, and Jhana, on mandolin and fiddle. These two dynamic performers play a mixture of old-time tunes and their own folk-inspired originals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Hester Frazer - Through the House of Jazz Collective project, the effervescent Hester Fraser has been wowing people all over the New England North West. Hester joins us in her Dog Debut, accompanied by one of Tamworth's most in demand guitarists, Anthony Walmsley, bassist James Haselwood, just back from a national tour with Tim Minchin, and the swinging Cary Bennett on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. 2/3 of Tri - highlights the wonderful musical talents of Kez Watson on fiddle and Steve Tafra on banjo, accordion and guitars (with Dave being off with the Leprechauns somewhere). Interweaving traditional tunes from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Andalusia, the Balkans and beyond, with original tunes and arrangement, these two speak with a unique voice whilst respecting tradition. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Mark Howell Trio is a blues/rock/power band from Glen Innes featuring Mikey Williams on bass, Steve Merta on drums and Mark Howell on guitar and vocals. The unique fusion trio presents new and old blues songs inspired by greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Scott Henderson. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Sharny Russell Trio - Award-winning Australian jazz pianist/vocalist, Sharny Russell, has just moved to Armidale! She is known for her improvisatory prowess, joyful stage presence and audience rapport. She has recorded several albums including an original CD in 2017. Sharny is looking forward to playing with Bruce Steven on bass and Cary Bennett on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Paul Longley & Friends - Paul is a multi-instrumental and improvisational singer-songwriter who draws from funk, soul, folk, blues and world music. He is eclectic and dynamic, while at times pushing the boundaries that have been put on music! Paul is jointed by two amazing musicians: Hugh Brown on drums and Paul Robertson on bass. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Tri (St Pat's Day) - Tri (tree) forges new territory in original folk and dance tune music. Featuring Kez Watson (fiddles/mandolin/tenor guitar), Dave Carr (uilleann pipes/flute/whistles) and Steve Tafra (guitar/banjo/ accordion), Tri interweaves traditional with original tunes and arrangement to speak with a unique voice whilst respecting tradition. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Oldscool Is a group of local musicians who have found common ground in their love of treat music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and the enjoyment of playing together. The band comprises Peter Holzberger (vocals and guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass), Vince Redal (guitar), Steve Harris (drums) and Paul Mailfert (vocals and keyboard). Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dusky Buzz Is a newly formed band of friends playing the music they like best - jazz, pop, blues, soul and samba - plus original songs. Featuring Maria Rummery (vocals), al Hardaker (lead guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass, guitar and vocals) and Dick Kaehler (drums, percussion and vocals), this band will put a smile on your face. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Altones is al Heeney on guitar and vocals, Tony Elder on guitar and vocals, Mick Houlahan on bass and vocals and Ian Mitchell on drums. They have a brand new self-titled album out and will be delighting you with their unique alternative post Britpop style compositions. Close harmonies with a tight rhythm section are the order of the night! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Abbeys, Naomi and Alki Blair-Bain, are a fabulous mother and daughter acoustic duo from Glen Innes. These two talented performers play a wide range of music from country to pop with their own spin and wonderful vocal harmonies that will leave audiences delighted. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Abbeys, Naomi and Alki Blair-Bain, are a fabulous mother and daughter acoustic duo from Glen Innes. These two talented performers play a wide range of music from country to pop with their own spin and wonderful vocal harmonies that will leave audiences delighted. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
